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  • Authors, Your Vegan Characters Do Not Have to Be Stereotypes

    Authors, Your Vegan Characters Do Not Have to Be Stereotypes

    Have you read a book (or watched a movie/show) lately that featured a vegan or vegetarian side character? Did you notice how they were characterized? Were they friendly? Or did they feel like an exaggerated version? Here’s the thing: vegans have a bad reputation. It’s sad, but it’s true. We’re obnoxious, we push our beliefs […]

    Tessa

    May 19, 2021
    Literature
    book, books, Literature, reading, vegan, vegan book, vegan book club, vegan books, veganism, vegetarian, vegetarianism
  • REVIEW: Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

    REVIEW: Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

    Title: HerlandAuthor: Charlotte Perkins GilmanPublication: 1915Rating: 2.75/5 starsCW/TW: mentions of rape/sexual assaultNotes: Vegan Book Club‘s April 2021 group read A meat-free society with no men? Huh, I can’t imagine why anyone would consider that a utopia! When Charlotte Perkins Gilman had something to say, she did not pull any punches. This is true for her […]

    Tessa

    April 30, 2021
    Literature, Reviews
    book, book club, book review, book reviews, books, feminism, feminist literature, herland, vegan book club
  • READ VEGAN: A Zine For and By Vegan Readers

    READ VEGAN: A Zine For and By Vegan Readers

    At Vegan Book Club, our unofficial motto is “read vegan.” That’s why I created the community anyway: to provide a space where plant-based bookworms from around the world could come together and read and discuss vegan-related and animal-friendly books (or anything else, really). Being vegan (or vegetarian, for that matter) isn’t as weird as it […]

    Tessa

    April 9, 2021
    Literature, Writing
    vegan, vegan author, vegan authors, vegan book, vegan book club, vegan books, vegan writer, vegan writers, veganism, vegetarian
  • I’m Doing NaNoWriMo This Year

    I’m Doing NaNoWriMo This Year

    I never wanted to be a writer. Or maybe, because I work as a copy and content writer, the better word is author. I definitely never wanted to be an author. No, really, it’s true. I’ve always loved books and words – other people’s writing – but it was never something I ever saw myself […]

    Tessa

    October 20, 2020
    Writing
    authors, NaNoWriMo, NaNoWriMo2020, national novel writing month, novel, novels, writers, Writing
  • REVIEW: Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella

    REVIEW: Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella

    “I don’t want to sound overdramatic, but he’s crystal meth. In a good way.” Title: Love Your LifeAuthor: Sophie KinsellaExpected Publication: October 27, 2020Rating: 3/5 starsCW/TW: N/ANotes: I received an advanced reader copy via Netgalley For lovers of contemporary romances (especially of the rom-com variety), Sophie Kinsella is a staple. She has written plenty of […]

    Tessa

    October 7, 2020
    Literature, Reviews
    advanced reader copy, arc, book, book review, books, chick lit, goodreads, netgalley, novel, novels, review, romance, romance novel, romantic comedy, sophie kinsella
  • LI Vegan Adventures: 5 Black-Owned Vegan-Friendly Spots on Long Island to Support

    LI Vegan Adventures: 5 Black-Owned Vegan-Friendly Spots on Long Island to Support

    Vegan on Long Island and want to support some Black-owned businesses? You’re in luck! There are actually quite a few vegan-friendly spots you can order from if you’re feeling hungry and don’t feel like cooking at home. Here are a few across Nassau and Suffolk County if you want some good grub! Real Veggie Cafe […]

    Tessa

    July 8, 2020
    food, LI Vegan Adventures, Life
    long island, new york, shop local, shop small, vegan, vegan business, vegan businesses, vegan food, vegan restaurant, vegan restaurants, vegan-friendly, veganism, vegetarian
  • REVIEW: Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

    REVIEW: Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

    “Feeling is always worth it.” Title: Take a Hint, Dani BrownAuthor: Talia HibbertPublication: June 23, 2020Rating: 4.5/5 starsCW/TW: anxiety, depression, panic attack, mention of deathNotes: I received an advanced reader copy via Netgalley Is there anything better than a good rom-com? In my eyes, Talia Hibbert is one of the queens of this kind of […]

    Tessa

    June 23, 2020
    Literature, Reviews
    book, book review, books, Literature, review, take a hint dani brown, talia hibbert
  • Your Bigotry Has No Place in the Vegan Movement

    Your Bigotry Has No Place in the Vegan Movement

    Veganism seeks to end oppression. Full-stop. Being vegan means you reject the injustice and inhumane treatment directed at animals. So ask yourself: do you reject the same injustice and inhumane treatment directed at people of color? If you do not, you have some serious reflection to do. Following the death of George Floyd, just one […]

    Tessa

    June 17, 2020
    Life
    animal rights, black lives matter, intersectional veganism, intersectionality, social justice, vegan, veganism, vegetarian, vegetarianism
  • VEG*N ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Hyphen Discusses Veganism and Music

    VEG*N ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Hyphen Discusses Veganism and Music

    Who’s your favorite vegan or vegetarian singer? Apart from, say, Miley Cyrus or Billie Eilish, can you really name that many more? Because veganism isn’t as mainstream as it could be, you might struggle to find veg*n representation in mainstream media, whether it’s music, film, television, etc. But if you look elsewhere, you just might […]

    Tessa

    April 21, 2020
    Music
    alternative, alternative hip hop, hip hop, interview, Music, musician, plant-based, q & a, q and a, q&a, vegan, veganism, vegetarian, vegetarianism
  • LI Vegan Adventures: Vegan-Friendly Eats on Long Island During the Pandemic

    LI Vegan Adventures: Vegan-Friendly Eats on Long Island During the Pandemic

    As COVID-19 rocks the world, we are, unfortunately, seeing a plethora of small businesses being forced to close their doors, some permanently and others temporarily. This, of course, includes vegan businesses, and Long Island is no exception. From restaurants to salons, if you follow some of them on Instagram, you’ve probably come across several posts […]

    Tessa

    April 16, 2020
    food, LI Vegan Adventures
    long island, new york, plant-based, vegan, vegan business, vegan businesses, vegan food, vegan restaurant, vegan restaurants, veganism, vegetarian, vegetarianism
  • Helping Your Vegan Business Survive in Uncertain Times: A Brief Guide to Effective Communication

    Helping Your Vegan Business Survive in Uncertain Times: A Brief Guide to Effective Communication

    I hesitated with this post, not wanting to feel slimy after seeing firsthand some companies/people talking about what an amazing opportunity this pandemic is for what they provide (yuck), but, at the same time, I felt this topic was important. In general, vegan businesses are hard to come by, and I think I speak on […]

    Tessa

    March 19, 2020
    marketing
    cruelty free, cruelty-free, marketing tips, plant power, plant-based, shop local, small business, social media, social media marketing, vegan, vegan business, vegan businesses, vegan marketing, veganism, vegetarian
  • Tips for Self-Care (+ Some Vegan Recommendations)

    Tips for Self-Care (+ Some Vegan Recommendations)

    We all need a little self-care sometimes, especially during times of trouble. In light of all that is happening in the world right now, we need to think about both our physical and mental health. It’s not always easy – we’re so used to just powering through and letting our own well-being fall to the […]

    Tessa

    March 17, 2020
    Life
    cruelty-free, health, mental health, plant-based, self care, self-care, vegan, veganism, vegetarian, vegetarianism
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